noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no', noun
preschool; pre-school
Refers to the period or state before entering elementary school. Often used attributively with の.
就学前の子ども向けの絵本を探しています。
I'm looking for picture books for preschool children.
就学前にひらがなを覚えさせたい親は多い。
Many parents want their children to learn hiragana before starting school.
Compound of 就学 (entering school) + 前 (before).